Division of Water Quality
Fifth Water Hot Springs Recreational Monitoring
The Fifth Water Hot Springs trailhead is found by taking Diamond Fork Road (north) from U.S. Highway 6 (Spanish Fork Canyon). DEQ’s recreational water quality monitoring checks for Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs). Find the most recent monitoring information below.
Health Watch
Harmful bacteria/viruses present
- Do not get water in your mouth
- Don’t drink the water
- Wash hands with soap and clean water after contact with lake or river water
Updates
July 15, 2026: Waterborne Pathogen Update
BE CAREFUL: Harmful bacteria may be present at Fifth Water Hot Springs. Multiple people have developed severe rashes and blisters after recreating there this summer.
If visiting Fifth Water Hot Springs, we recommend:
- Dry off thoroughly after soaking
- Don’t hike out in wet clothes
- Shower immediately after soaking
- Do not dunk head
- Do not drink water or get it in your mouth
- Do not let pets drink water
- Avoid contact with algae growing on the sides and bottoms of some pools
May 5, 2026: Waterborne Pathogen Update
BE CAREFUL: Harmful bacteria may be present at Fifth Water Hot Springs. This bacteria could cause rashes.
If visiting Fifth Water Hot Springs, we recommend:
- Dry off thoroughly after soaking
- Don’t hike out in wet clothes
- Shower immediately after soaking
- Do not dunk head
- Do not drink water or get it in your mouth
- Do not let pets drink water
- Avoid contact with algae growing on the sides and bottoms of some pools